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Rich Christmas Fruit Cake Recipe

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It’s that time of year again when families, friends and loved ones get together to celebrate the festive season. Part of this celebration is the delicious food and desserts that are enjoyed. One of the all-time favorites is the classic fruitcake, made for special occasions such as Christmas. This rich Christmas fruit cake recipe is sure to please your family and friends this holiday season.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb dark raisins
  • 1 lb golden raisins
  • 1 lb candied cherries
  • 1 lb dried currants
  • 1 lb chopped dates
  • 1 lb candied pineapple
  • 1 lb chopped walnuts
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 cup brandy
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 300°F. Grease and line with parchment paper a 9-inch round cake pan. In a large bowl, mix the dark and golden raisins, cherries, currants, dates, pineapple, and walnuts. Sift in the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, and ginger, and stir until everything is evenly coated.

In a separate bowl, mix the brandy, orange juice, melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Pour the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until all the ingredients are combined. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.

Bake in the preheated oven for 2-2 ½ hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before transferring the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

This rich Christmas fruit cake recipe is a calorie-dense dish. One serving contains approximately 600 calories, 20g fat, 85g carbohydrates, and 7g protein. It is also a good source of fiber and vitamins A, C, and B-6.

This recipe is perfect for special occasions such as Christmas. It is an indulgent and decadent treat that is sure to please your family and friends this holiday season. Make sure to store the cake in an airtight container in a cool, dry place to keep it fresh.

Happy baking, and enjoy your delicious, rich Christmas fruit cake!


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